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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.93, 1,381.40 and 647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.93, 1,381.40 and 647.25 is: 892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.93 : 1,381.40 = 647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.93/1,381.40 = 647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.93x = 1,381.40 × 647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.93x = 894,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,107.91/1,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.39

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